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MR. JAMES RONALD BROWN CRNA
NPI 1659315588
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Florence, AL

Active since June 14, 2006
205 MARENGO ST, FLORENCE, AL 35630(256) 768-9191(256) 768-9775 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. James Ronald Brown Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. JAMES RONALD BROWN CRNA (NPI 1659315588) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Florence, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-042465) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659315588
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES RONALD BROWNCredential: CRNA
Location Address205 MARENGO STFlorence, AL 35630-6033
Mailing AddressPo Box 10005Florence, AL 35631-2005 · (256) 768-9191 · Fax (256) 768-9775
Phone(256) 768-9191
Fax(256) 768-9775
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1659315588 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-042465
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
205 MARENGO ST, Florence, AL 35630
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. James Ronald Brown Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show James Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rchp Florence LLC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
205 MARENGO ST
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043524416 (256) 768-9191
Namc Anesthesia Services LLC
2.1 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1701 VETERANS DR
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710551940 (256) 629-1900
Blue Lake Health Alabama, LLC
2.8 mi
Anesthesiology
103 HELTON CT
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376266726 (256) 760-0672
Keller Anesthesia Services
3.2 mi
Anesthesiology
1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356064844 (888) 829-0068

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
57 services56 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
19 services18 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
14 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
12 services11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JARED GREGG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9191
THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF LAUDERDALE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FLORENC
Internal Medicine
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9191
GABRIEL HAMILTON HESTER M.D.
Internal Medicine
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9509
BARRY J. MOODY M.D.
Anesthesiology
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9191
ALVARO M. SEGURA-VASI M.D.
Anesthesiology
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9191
RCHP FLORENCE LLC
Emergency Medicine
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9191
THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF LAUDERDALE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FLORENC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 768-9191
TODD ALVIN DURHAM D.O.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Lauderdale County (256) 381-0400

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Brown is 1659315588. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is James Brown located?

James Brown practices at 205 Marengo St, Florence, AL 35630. The listed phone number is (256) 768-9191.

What is James Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Rchp Florence LLC (Florence, AL), Namc Anesthesia Services LLC (Florence, AL), Blue Lake Health Alabama, LLC (Florence, AL) and Keller Anesthesia Services (Sheffield, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list James Brown as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Brown was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.